Commander Joe Pica and Lieutenant Nicky Verplanck discuss the ships position with TNI Official Major Adrianto, and confirm NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer has entered the approved geographic bounds for INDEX SATAL 2010. Data acquisition commenced shortly afterwards.
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Commander Joe Pica and Lieutenant Nicky Verplanck discuss the ships position with TNI Official Major Adrianto, and confirm NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer has entered the approved geographic bounds for INDEX SATAL 2010. Data acquisition commenced shortly afterwards.
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